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Wild Plum Jam
Wild Plum Jam is a traditional British recipe for a classic fruit preserve or jam made by boiling sugar and wild plums together until they reach the setting point. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Wild Plum Jam.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
45 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Makes:
6 jars
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodSauce RecipesBritish Recipes
My mother used to make this four us when I was a child and she always left the stones in. One of the delights was sucking the stones of their coating of jam. You can, of course, take the stones out of the plums before making the jam but I've given the recipe as my mother made it.
Method
Note that the amount of sugar here is a guide only and should be adjusted according to the quality and size of the plums. I also like my fruit on the tart side.
Add the plums and sugar to a large pan over low heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes before bringing to a rapid boil and boiling for 15 minutes. During this time you need to carefully remove the scum as it rises to the surface of the jam. You also need to stir very frequently, otherwise the bottom of the jam will burn.
Test for the setting point by spooning a little of the jam onto a plate that has been chilled in the fridge. If the jam forms a skin when you move it with your finger then it's reached the setting point. If it does not then you should continue boiling for 5 more minutes and test again.
Stir the butter into jam (this will dissipate any remaining scum) then allow the jam to cool a little then pour into warmed, sterilized, jars then allow to cool and cover with airtight lids.
